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Valtec is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Valtec also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Valtec depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Valtec are Loss of appetite. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Valtec as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Valtec go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Valtec's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Valtec's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Valtec can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Valtec in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease. The section on Valtec contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Valtec may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Valtec is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Valtec is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Valtec is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Valtec safe for pregnant women?
Valtec can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Valtec safe during breastfeeding?
Valtec has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Valtec on the Kidneys?
Valtec has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Valtec on the Liver?
Side effects of Valtec rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Valtec on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Valtec for the heart.
Valtec should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Valtec unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Valtec habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Valtec.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Valtec. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Valtec is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Valtec works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Valtec
Taking Valtec with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Valtec
Taking Valtec with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depakene (valproic acid)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 417-418
